The deadline for the submission of nominees is Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Nomination papers must be turned in at ILWU Local 13, 630 S. Centre Street, San Pedro, CA 90731.

Elections will be held on Tuesday, March 6, Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8,2018. Run-off elections will be held on Tuesday, March 20, Wednesday, March 21, and Thursday, March 22, 2018. Voting will take place at the ILWU Memorial Hall, 231 W. “C” Street, Wilmington, 90744. The polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on each day.

ELIGIBILITY TO RUN FOR OFFICE

In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws, Article IV, Section 1, Sub-Section (f) and Article XI, Section 1, Sub-Section (b). For a member to be considered in good standing, they shall have their dues, fines, and assessments paid in full every month for twelve consecutive months prior to picking up a nomination form. No nomination form shall be issued to the member if these criteria has not been met.

Article IV, Section 1, (f)

“In order to have his name placed on the ballot and to hold any office or position, each candidate must have been in good standing and an active Longshoreman in the industry in this Local or working in the ILWU for the previous twelve (12) months.”

Article XI, Section 1, (b)

“Dues are due and payable on the first day of each month. A member is in good standing only when his dues, assessments or other indebtedness are paid on or before the delinquent dates, as determined by the Local.”